There is a difference between so-called 'Reality' TV shows and regular, scripted TV shows. We watch many 'Reality' shows including Survivor, The Amazing Race, Big Brother, Axe Men and others such as Hell's Kitchen, Face Off and America's Got Talent...
Our usual TV dramas include The Mentalist, Elementary, The Walking Dead and American Horror Story.
"The Americans" is one of the best shows in years along with "Bates Motel" and "Hannibal". These 3 represent the cream of the crop of newer American TV shows IMHO.
I'm sure I've forgotten to mention some of our favorites so I may have to come back and add them later, hehe.
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